S.L. 217.19 чл. 39Special illnesses and conditions including maltreatment claims.

(1) The medical officer shall report to the officer in charge on the case of any detained person whose health is likely to be injuriously affected by continued detention or any conditions of detention.

(2) The medical officer shall report to the officer in charge on the case of any detained person he suspects of having suicidal intentions, and the detained person shall be placed under special observation at a mental health facility for so long as those suspicions remain, and a record of his treatment and condition shall be kept throughout that time in a manner to be determined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Detention Services Agency.

(3) The medical officer shall report to the officer in charge on the case of any detained person who he is concerned may have been the victim of maltreatment.

(4) the Chief Executive Officer of the Detention Services Agency shall render a monthly report to the Minister on any incidents arising from sub-regulations (1), (2) or (3):

Provided that where any incident arising under sub-regulations (1), (2) or (3) is of such a serious nature as to require an immediate report, this shall be sent to the Minister without delay.

(5) The medical officer shall pay special attention to any detained person whose mental condition appears to require it, and make any special arrangements including counselling arrangements which appear necessary for his supervision or care.